Landscape Design That's Built for North Texas
Frisco is not Phoenix and it's not Atlanta — it's its own thing. Hot, dry summers. Clay-loam soil that bakes hard in July. Sudden cold snaps that can drop into the teens. The landscape that works here doesn't come out of a catalog. It comes from knowing what survives, what thrives, and what your HOA will sign off on.
We design and install landscapes for Frisco homeowners with one goal: a yard that looks great year-round, not just the month after install.
What's Included
- On-site design consult — we walk the property, listen to what you want, take photos and measurements
- Custom plan — bed layouts, plant list with mature sizes, hardscape sketches, irrigation notes
- Plant selection — Texas-native and adapted species that handle Frisco heat, clay, and freezes
- Hardscape — stone borders, flagstone paths, retaining walls, edging
- Irrigation tweaks — head adjustments, drip line for new beds, smart-controller setup
- Lighting — low-voltage path and accent lighting
- Mulch and final clean-up — beds finished, walks blown, the yard turn-key
Plants That Thrive in Frisco's Clay-Loam & Heat
The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a/8b with alkaline clay-loam soil. That rules out a lot of pretty things you'll see in catalogs and adds a few hidden winners. The plants we lean on:
Shrubs that hold their shape
- Dwarf yaupon holly
- Dwarf burford holly
- Texas sage (cenizo)
- Nellie R. Stevens holly (privacy)
- Boxwood (in shade)
Perennials with long bloom seasons
- Salvia greggii (autumn sage)
- Lantana
- Black-eyed Susan
- Gregg's mistflower
- Mexican feathergrass / gulf muhly
Trees and ornamentals
- Live oak
- Cedar elm
- Crape myrtle
- Texas redbud
- Vitex (chaste tree)
What Landscape Design Costs in Frisco
Landscape projects vary widely, but here are honest ranges for Frisco-area work:
- Front-yard refresh (re-mulch, new plants, edging, clean-up): $1,500 – $4,000
- Bed rebuild with hardscape edging: $3,500 – $8,000
- Full front-and-back transformation (new beds, hardscape, irrigation, lighting): $8,000 – $25,000+
- Premium hardscape additions (flagstone patio, retaining wall, pergola): scoped separately
Every project gets a free on-site consult and an itemized written estimate. No "ballpark and hope" pricing.
Our Process
Free Consult
We walk the yard with you, listen to what you actually want, and take notes. No high-pressure sales.
Plan & Estimate
You get a written plant list, bed sketches, hardscape notes, and an itemized estimate within a few business days.
Install
One local crew. We don't disappear in the middle to start someone else's job.
Aftercare
New plants need babying for the first 30–60 days. We walk you through watering and check back in.
Landscape Design FAQ
How much does landscape design cost in Frisco?
A front-yard refresh typically runs $1,500–$4,000. Full front-and-back transformations with hardscape, irrigation, and lighting run $8,000–$25,000+. Free on-site consult and itemized written estimate.
What plants actually thrive in Frisco, Texas?
Texas natives and adapted ornamentals: dwarf yaupon holly, Texas sage, salvia greggii, lantana, gulf muhly, knockout roses, crape myrtles, and live oaks. We avoid azaleas, gardenias, and other acid-loving species that struggle in our soil.
How long does an install take?
A front-yard refresh is one to three days. Full transformations with hardscape and irrigation run one to three weeks, depending on scope and material lead times.
Do you handle HOA submittals?
Yes. We prepare drawings and plant lists in the format Frisco HOAs (Phillips Creek Ranch, Newman Village, Stonebriar, Starwood, The Trails) expect.
Do you do hardscape (patios, walls, pavers)?
Yes — flagstone patios, dry-stack and mortared stone walls, paver paths, and steel or stone edging.
When is the best time to install in Frisco?
Fall (October–December) is ideal — cool temps mean less transplant shock and roots establish before summer. Spring (March–April) is the next best window. Mid-summer installs are possible but need extra hand-watering for the first 60 days.